This soft toy easily attaches to strollers and infant carriers and features seven entertaining features such as rattles, chimes, crinkles, teething ring and more. ($19.99; us.mamasandpapas.com) (Credit: Mamas & Papas)

Whether you're taking a family road trip or flying to your destination, you'll want to take along a few travel toys and games for your trip. "There are great ways to keep the kids happy, occupied and even comfortable along the way," said Laurie Schacht, Toy Insider mom and co-publisher of The Toy Insider. "Travel toys should fit into your bag and be easy to put away. Think simple, light and portable."...

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Travel toys for kids

July 1, 2014 10:43 AM

Whether you're taking a family road trip or flying to your destination, you'll want to take along a few travel toys and games for your trip. "There are great ways to keep the kids happy, occupied and even comfortable along the way," said Laurie Schacht, Toy Insider mom and co-publisher of The Toy Insider. "Travel toys should fit into your bag and be easy to put away. Think simple, light and portable." So if you're hitting the road this summer, here are fun and educational toys and games for kids. Compiled by Jennifer Berger and Danielle Braff